Quote by Herman Melville

The consciousness of being deemed dead, is next to the presumable unpleasantness of being so in reality. One feels like his own ghost unlawfully tenanting a defunct carcass.

The consciousness of being deemed dead, is next to the presu

Summary

This quote reflects on the experience of feeling dead or detached from oneself. It suggests that the psychological awareness of being considered dead can be as distressing as actually being dead. The quote introduces the notion of feeling like a ghost inhabiting a lifeless body, emphasizing the discomfort and alienation associated with this state. It captures the eerie sensation of being disconnected from one's own identity and existence.

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By Herman Melville

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